Senior International Affairs Analyst

Aflac

Aflac International role based in Washington, DC, focused on producing analytical reports and supporting international policy events. Requires fluency in Japanese and significant writing abilities.

Posted 4/15/2026full-timeWashington, DC • District of Columbia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $105,000 - $125,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Produces high-quality, easy-to-read analytical reports and analysis of public policy issues on tight deadlines
Covers and analyzes international policy events in Washington, D.C.
Covers and analyzes meetings internationally (with Japan as well as Asia, Europe, etc.), including at times early morning or evening meetings
Provides staff support for the VP, including management of a number of projects, meeting/event planning, and extending staff support to the Company’ senior executives
Conducts Japanese-language research, including news gathering and monitoring of international developments
Translates documents from Japanese to English
In principle, works in office 4 days a week
Provides bilingual support for communication and liaison support
Performs other duties as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Superior writing ability and interest in Japanese public policy
Strong Japanese, JLPT N1 or equivalent preferred
Strong PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, and Excel spreadsheet skills
Excellent organizational, communication, and teamwork skills
Strong curiosity in relevant subject matters and drive to learn and succeed
A positive, constructive attitude and determination to follow through
Bachelor's Degree in International studies, finance, or a related discipline
Five years of professional job-related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, and vision coverage
prescription drug coverage
health care flexible spending
dependent care flexible spending
Aflac supplemental policies (Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity offered at no costs to employee)
401(k) plans
annual bonuses
opportunity to purchase company stock
11 paid holidays
up to 20 days PTO to be used for any reason

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Hard Skills & Tools

Japanese-language researchdocument translationanalytical reportingpublic policy analysisproject managementmeeting/event planningMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelJLPT N1

Soft Skills

writing abilityorganizational skillscommunication skillsteamwork skillscuriositydrive to learnpositive attitudeconstructive attitudedeterminationfollow-through